Is a parent’s motivation for moving to a new location relevant to their child's care?
Nova Scotia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Walsh v. Musolino, 2011 NSSC 289 (CanLII):
Gordon v. Goertz dictates that a parent’s motivation for moving is relevant only in the exceptional case where it is relevant to that parent’s ability to meet the needs of the child.
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